HSK 6
狼狈
狼狽
Meaning
- in a difficult situation
- to cut a sorry figure
- scoundrel! (derog.)
- Traditional
- 狼狽
- Pinyin
- láng bèi
Character reference
Components and radical classification
狼
lángwolf
Primary radical犭 · dog
狈
bèia legendary wolf; distressed, wretched
Primary radical犭 · dog
狽
bèia legendary wolf; distressed, wretched
Primary radical犭 · dog
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details